American Foundation for AIDS Research

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, "is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy."


 * "Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR-funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $250 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide."

Other Leadership: American Foundation for AIDS Research

Trustees
Accessed September 2007:


 * Chairman of the Board - Kenneth Cole
 * Founding International Chairman - Dame Elizabeth Taylor
 * Founding Chairman - Mathilde Krim
 * Vice Chairmen - Patricia J. Matson; John C. Simons
 * Treasurer - Wallace Sheft
 * Secretary - William D. Zabel

Trustees
 * Arlen H. Andelson
 * Harry Belafonte
 * David Bohnett
 * Zev Braun
 * Jonathan S. Canno
 * Donald Capoccia
 * Jane B. Eisner
 * Arnold W. Klein
 * Michael J. Klingensmith
 * Michele V. McNeill
 * Richard H. Metzner
 * Edward L. Milstein
 * Natasha Richardson
 * Vincent A. Roberti
 * Allan Rosenfield
 * Alan D. Schwartz
 * Diana L. Taylor
 * Kevin Wendle

Adjunct Trustees
 * David E. Bloom
 * R. Martin Chavez
 * Mervyn F. Silverman
 * Mario Stevenson,

Honorary Trustees
 * Mouna E. Ayoub
 * John F. Breglio
 * Robert L. Burkett
 * Michael Fuchs
 * Sandra Hernandez
 * Sherry Lansing
 * Jane F. Nathanson
 * Rev. Dr. Randolph Nugent
 * Pauline Phillips
 * Leonard Rabinowitz
 * Michael D. Shriver
 * Joel D. Weisman

In Memoriam
 * Sheldon W. Andelson
 * Mrs. Albert D. Lasker
 * Jonathan M. Mann
 * Maxine Mesinger
 * Peter Scott
 * Tom Stoddard

Global Fundraising Chairman
 * Sharon Stone

Contact

 * Web: http://www.amfar.org

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